What percentage of 4D Molecular Therapeutics (FDMT) does Janus Henderson own?

Janus Henderson Group plc reports beneficial ownership of 8.1% of 4D Molecular Therapeutics common stock. This corresponds to 4,635,875 shares as of December 31, 2025, held across multiple client accounts managed by its investment adviser subsidiaries.

How many FDMT shares does Janus Henderson control voting and disposition for?

Janus Henderson reports shared voting and dispositive power over 4,635,875 FDMT shares . It has no sole voting or sole dispositive power, with authority exercised through its investment adviser subsidiaries on behalf of various Managed Portfolios.

Does Janus Henderson directly receive dividends from its FDMT holdings?

No. The filing states that the Managed Portfolios have the right to receive all dividends and sale proceeds from FDMT shares. Janus Henderson’s asset managers exercise discretion but disclaim ownership of economic rights associated with these securities.

Are any single Janus Henderson client accounts over 5% owners of FDMT?

No individual Managed Portfolio holds more than 5% of 4D Molecular Therapeutics common stock. The reported 8.1% beneficial stake reflects shares aggregated across numerous client accounts managed by Janus Henderson’s investment adviser subsidiaries.

Who signed the FDMT ownership filing for Janus Henderson?

The ownership report was signed by Kristin Mariani , identified as Head of North America Compliance . The signature certifies that the FDMT securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for influencing control of the issuer.

Is Janus Henderson seeking to influence control of 4D Molecular Therapeutics?

The certification explicitly states the FDMT shares were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of 4D Molecular Therapeutics, nor as part of any control-related transaction.

Janus Henderson (FDMT) reports 8.1% beneficial ownership in 4D Molecular Therapeutics

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No.

35104E100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

JERSEY

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 4,635,875.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 4,635,875.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,635,875.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.

(a)

Name of issuer:

4D MOLECULAR THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(b)

Address of issuer's principal executive offices:

5858 HORTON STREET #455 EMERYVILLE, CA 94608

Item 2.

(a)

Name of person filing:

Janus Henderson Group plc

(b)

Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:

201 Bishopsgate EC2M 3AE, United Kingdom

(c)

Citizenship:

Y9

(d)

Title of class of securities:

Common Stock

(e)

CUSIP No.:

35104E100

Item 3.

If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:

(a)

Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);

(b)

Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);

(c)

Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);

(d)

Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);

(e)

An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

(f)

An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

(g)

A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

(h)

A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

(i)

A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

(j)

A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:

(k)

Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).

Item 4.

Ownership

(a)

Amount beneficially owned:

Janus Henderson Group plc (JHG) is the ultimate parent of a number of SEC-registered investment advisers and foreign equivalents thereof, including but not limited to Janus Henderson Investors US LLC, Janus Henderson Investors UK Limited, Janus Henderson Investors Australia Institutional Funds Management Limited, Janus Henderson Investors Middle East Limited, Janus Henderson Investors (Jersey) Limited, Janus Henderson Investors (Japan) Limited, Janus Henderson Investors (Singapore) Limited, Kapstream Capital Pty Limited, Privacore Capital Advisors LLC, Tabula Investment Management Limited, and Victory Park Capital Advisors LLC (each, an Asset Manager and together, the Asset Managers). The Asset Managers generally exercise investment and/or voting discretion on behalf of their clients which include investment companies, other investment advisers, institutional separate accounts and retail separate accounts (collectively referred to herein as Managed Portfolios). As a result of their exercise of investment and/or voting discretion on behalf of the Managed Portfolios, the Asset Managers may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 4,635,875 common stock of 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. However, the Asset Managers do not have the right to receive any dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities held in the Managed Portfolios and disclaim any ownership associated with such rights.

(b)

Percent of class:

8.1 %

(c)

Number of shares as to which the person has:

(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:

0

(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:

4635875

(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

0

(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

4635875

Item 5.

Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.

Not Applicable

Item 6.

Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.

If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.

The Managed Portfolios have the right to receive all dividends from, and the proceeds from the sale of, the securities held in their respective accounts. Of the Managed Portfolios, none own more than five percent of the common stock of 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc.

Item 7.

Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.

If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.

Please refer to Exhibit 99.

Item 8.

Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.

If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.

N/A

Item 9.

Notice of Dissolution of Group.

Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.

N/A

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC

Signature:	Kristin Mariani
Name/Title:	Head of North America Compliance
Date:	02/17/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7